Lichty, an OUA Rookie Team selection in 2008, averaged 2.73 pts/g and 2.20 k/g in 40 sets, fifth only behind All-stars Groenveld, Offer, and Hrkal. He was also fifth on the Marauders in blocks with a total of 21 for an average of 0.53 b/g.
The purpose of the Junior National Team Program is to identify, select and train a group of young athletes who have future Senior National Team potential and offer them the opportunity to train and represent Canada in international competition at an earlier age.
In 2008 the intent of the program is to train for and compete in the 2008 NORCECA Junior Continental Championship taking place June 28 July 6 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Athletes attending the 2008 Junior Mens Selection Camp include:
LEFT SIDE/OPPOSITE:
Josh Lichty - St. Catherines, ON
Marc Howatson - Victoria, BC
Jason DeRocco - Winnipeg, MB
Gord Perrin - Creston, BC
Darryl Shank - Komoka, ON
Frederic Mondou - Longeuil, QC
Steve Marshall - Surrey, BC
Joren Zeeman - Cambridge, ON
MIDDLES:
Mike Amoroso - Toronto, ON
Graham Vigrass - Calgary, AB
Rudy Verhoeff - Calgary, AB
Stéfan Savoie - Winnipeg, MB
Taylor Verboom - Radium Hot Springs, BC
SETTERS:
Ciaran McGovern - Grand Prairie, AB
Ben Ball - Abbotsford, BC
Jay Blankeneau - Edmonton, AB
LIBEROS:
Ryan Munt - Winnipeg, MB
Pierre-Alexis Lapointe - La Malbaie, QC
Head Coach: Chris Green Winnipeg, MB
Assistant Coaches: Paul Armbruster Lethbridge, AB
Luke Harris St. Johns, NL